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8 months pregnant with sharp pain across lower abs/upper pelvis, back pain, and nausia. is this labor, a hernia, or more severe like an abruption?

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Dr. Brad Douglas answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: yes could be labor - and you should be checked by an ob/gyn to see if you are in labor - so you need to get put on the monitors and get your cervix checked.

Answered 6/29/2014

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A member asked:

8 months pregnant with sharp pain across lower abs/upper pelvis, back pain, and nausia. is this labor, a hernia, or more severe like an abruption?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Brad Douglas answered

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